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A 40-year-old male asked:

Hello. my 10 year old son fractured his metatarsal bone on 3rd may. he is anxious to play sport again. he has no swelling or pain. used moonboot?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered

Family Medicine 35 years experience

Follow up : Best to follow up with his physician. A repeat X-ray is in order before activities are resumed.

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